🌱 Patchogue Daily: Police Investigates Theft At Local Lowe’s

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything going on in town today.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a little rain; milder. High: 50, low: 38.

Here are the top 4 stories today in Patchogue:

1. Suffolk Police search for man who stole from Lowe’s. Suffolk Police are looking for a suspect who stole from the Lowe's store in East Patchogue. The unknown man went to the store located at Montauk Highway on Dec. 10 and took eight spools of copper wiring and then left without paying. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in the case. Anyone with information about the theft can contact Crime Stoppers and submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS. (Patchogue Patch)
2. Fundraising created to help an East Patchogue family who lost everything in fire. The family home and car were devastated in a blaze on New Year's Eve on Scherger Avenue. A GoFundMe page was created to help the family with donations to cover their basic needs. Click on the link to learn details of the fire accident and to donate. (Patchogue Patch)
3. Nearby News: Three Long Island Schools go remote as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Three school districts: Hicksville, Freeport and Westbury decided to use remote learning for the first week of January due to an increase in cases from students and staff during the holiday break. (LI News12)
4. Patchogue-Medford can help you with homework! Qualified teachers are available online from 2–11 p.m., seven days a week. One-to-one help is available in math, science, social studies and English. Tutoring is free. A Library card in good to use is required. Click on the link to register. (Patchogue Public Library)

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Today in Patchogue:

• BAY — Parent Technology Workshop — Patchogue-Medford High School. (6 p.m.)
• RIV — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)
• BAR — PTA Meeting — Patchogue-Medford High School. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• "This week's Patchogue area events. Check out these events happening in and around the Patchogue area this week." (Patchogue Patch)
• "New cats, dogs, pets up for adoption in the Patchogue area. Animal shelters in the Patchogue area put these pets up for adoption over the past week." (Patchogue Patch)
• Patchogue-Medford School District: "In December, Pat-Med's first Unified Bowling Team came together to play! Proud moment for these students and the athletic program. Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team." (Facebook)
• Patchogue-Medford Library: "New teen kit alert! Get your Teen Craft Kit from the Carnegie Library starting today! Each kit will contain a craft or two and some other surprise items!" (Facebook)
• Patchogue Village: "Stay connected to the Village of Patchogue with 'Notify Me.' The app allows you to subscribe to notifications on your choice of topics: Calendar updates, emergency alerts, board meetings, recreation events, community alerts, and more." (Facebook)

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• Brand new 54-inch Hunter LED ceiling fan (Details)
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• Electrician for hire (Details)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll see you soon!

— Debora Whitehead

About me: Debora Whitehead is a dedicated wife and homeschooling mom from Coram, NY. She has a bachelor's degree in Education and loves to teach and write. Her passion for the community reflects on her volunteering work at the "Mariposa Ministry, " a nonprofit family assistance program. One of her strongest believes is Jesus Christ and when she is not parenting, teaching or reading, she is writing. One of her favorites quotes is: " The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams."- Eleanor Roosevelt.